Principal Safety Systems Engineer
Wood
Senior Safety Systems Engineer
Wood
full-time
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Origin: • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Senior
About the role
- Lead system-level safety assessments using techniques like FMEA, FTA, and HAZOP
- In depth analysis and validation of relay-based systems, with a particular focus on relay logic and compressor control systems
- Integrate safety requirements into design, development, and validation phases of engineering projects
- Develop and maintain safety documentation including safety plans, safety cases, and hazard logs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed safety into hardware, software, and system architecture
- Conduct root cause analysis for incidents and implement corrective actions
- Support audits and certification processes with regulatory bodies and third-party assessors
- Review engineering changes for safety impact and approve modifications
- Drive continuous improvement in safety processes, tools, and methodologies
- Participate in risk reviews and gate meetings to ensure safety milestones are met
- Contribute to the development of safety culture across the organization
- Analyse simulation and test data to validate safety performance
- Recommend safety technologies and tools to enhance system reliability
- Coordinate with suppliers and partners to ensure safety compliance across the supply chain
- Stay updated with evolving safety regulations and industry best practices
- Hybrid working with Tuesday and Wednesday based out of Aberdeen, Glasgow or Staines; occasional travel to client sites expected
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Safety Engineering)
- Proven years of experience in safety-critical systems or engineering environments
- Experience with relay-based systems, particularly in designing and implementing relay logic for control and safety applications
- Proficiency in safety analysis techniques like FMEA, FTA, HAZOP, and risk assessment methods
- Experience in developing and maintaining safety cases, safety plans, and hazard logs
- Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle and integration of safety requirements
- Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate safety priorities effectively
- Applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check
- Desirable: Compressor control system experience
